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A&M 
CAULIFLOWER 
Y4 oz. seed for 50-ft. row; 4 ozs. per acre; 1 oz, seed to 4,000 plants. 
Culture This crop prefers a rich loam even to heavy adobe but 
will thrive on most California soils. Cauliflower is a rank 
feeder. It does best where the temperature does not get too high, 
therefore the coastal sections are well adapted to this crop. Being a 
rank feeder the judicial use of fertilizer is essential to good crops. 
Seed of the early varieties is planted from April to July and of the 
late varieties from June to September. Plants are usually ready to 
transplant in four to six weeks. Do not neglect your seed bed as 
neglect here may cause trouble when moved ito the field. Always keep 
your seed bed well cultivated and irrigated and if necessary fertilized 
with a complete plant food. Few other crops respond so promptly 
and to such extremes. to varying climatic and soil conditions as cauli- 
flower does. Plant in rows 3 feet apart and 2 feet apart in the rows: 
A&M Early Snowball 55 days. The most widely used early 
variety. The plants are dwarf, leaves 
short. Heads are compact, snow white, and deep. A very dependable 
heading variety. Adapted to shipping. (Pkt. 25c) (% oz. $1.65) 
(oz. $5.00) (% Ib. $17.00) (Ib. $50.00) postpaid. 
A&M Medium Pearl 4°.4°™ introduction that has made 
California famous for shipping to all 
parts of the U. S. during December. Sow seed June 1 to August | 
Self protecting. (Pkt. 15c) (% oz. $1.00) (oz. $3.00) 
TOr succession. >d 
(Y% Ib. $10.00) (Ib. $30.00) postpaid. 
A&M Late Pearl Similar to above but suitable for planting 
during July for harvest in January and Febru- 
ary. Can be planted later for harvesting in March and April. (Pkt. 15¢) 
(Y% oz. $1.00) (oz. $3.00) (% Ib. $10.00) (Ib. $30.00) postpaid. 
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AGGELERsMussER SEED Co. 
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 
Cauliflower A&M Pearl 
CHICORY 
Sow 2 oz. to 50-foot row; 4 to 5 Ibs. per acre. Plant 2 
Culture to | inch deep. Is a heavy feeder and should be fertilized 
well to insure a good crop. 
‘ Tops and tender flower shoots 
Asparagus or Radichetta are used as greens or as a sub- 
stitute for asparagus. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 60c) (1% Ib. $2.00) (Ib. $6.00) 
postpaid. 
Larae Rooted or Coffee The roots, when dried, are used as 
g a coffee substitute. The leaves are 
used in salads. Roots 12 to 14 inches long and 2 inches in diameter 
at top, tapered. Sow in early spring in rows 2 to 2% feet apart. 
(Pkt. 10c) (oz. 60c) (%4 tb. $2.00) (Ib. $6.00) postpaid. 
Witloof (French Endive.) To produce roots for forcing sow the 
seed in May and June or July in rows 18 inches apart. 
Lift the roots in the fall, trim the leaves not too close to the crown, 
break off all side shoots. Plant the roots upright in damp sand in 
a trench 18 inches deep and cover with fine, loose, rich soil. New 
tops will grow 6 to 8 inches in length, which are similar to Cos Lettuce. 
The leaves are tender and have a slight bitter flavor. (Pkt. 10c) 
(oz. 60c) (% Ib. $2.00) (ib. $6.00) postpaid, 
CHIVES 
A perennial plant of. the onion family. The seeds are not easily 
germinated, which necessitates heavy planting if many plants are re- 
quired. Is cultivated for its fine onion flavored leaves and used in 
salads and for flavoring soups and stews. Can be cut frequently and 
new growth will appear soon after cutting. (Pkt. 20c) (% oz. 50c) 
| CRESS 
; 1 oz. to 50-foot row; 10 Ibs. 
Fine Curled or Pepper Grass to acre. Sow in spring in 
rich, Well prepared soil to Y2 inch deep in rows 12 to 16 inches apart. 
When the young plants are well started thin to 4 to 6 inches apart. 
(Pkt. 10c) (oz. 45c) (Y% Ib. $1.50) postpaid. 
This is a variety with small oval leaves and thrives 
True Water best when the roots are submerged in water. How- 
ever, fair success can be had in soil that is kept wet. Will also thrive 
in a damp cold frame. Unable to supply. 
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